Biology 2a - Cells, Organs and Populations

DIFFUSION

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Diffusion
The spreading out of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
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What other features do cell membranes have?
They hold the cell together BUT also allow diffusion to happen. It allows dissolved substances to move in and out of the cell.
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What type of cells can diffuse through cell membrane?
Only small cells, such as: Oxygen, glucose, amino acids and water.
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What type of cells cant diffuse through cell membrane?
Big molecules, such as: Starch and proteins.
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What does diffusion happen in?
Substances and gases.
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What other features do cell membranes have?

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They hold the cell together BUT also allow diffusion to happen. It allows dissolved substances to move in and out of the cell.

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What type of cells can diffuse through cell membrane?

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What type of cells cant diffuse through cell membrane?

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What does diffusion happen in?

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